David Filner assumed the administrative leadership of the San Antonio Symphony in November, 2012. Led by Music Director Sebastian Lang-Lessing, the San Antonio Symphony is celebrating its 73rd year this season.

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I stand corrected

I wrote in this blog that I didn’t know of any touring woodwind quintets besides the Imani Winds, who are playing here in San Antonio on Sunday. They are being presented by the San Antonio Chamber Music Society. Well, a faithful reader immediately wrote in with a list of four other professional wind ensembles. So, if this Sunday’s concert doesn’t fill your wind ensemble needs, check out these web sites:

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Homenaje a MéxicoTrinity University’s Laurie Auditorium
The soul of the golden age of Mexican music will come to life in this concert of historic and contemporary Mexican music. The Symphony will be joined by internationally recognized singers and musicians from Mexico. Visit siempremexico.org for details.

November 19 & 20, 2010A Tribute to the Music of John Denver
Trinity University’s Laurie Auditorium
The music of the late John Denver has outlasted popular trends and withstood the test of time. Acclaimed John Denver tribute-artist Jim Curry’s heartfelt delivery will delight with Denver’s multi-platinum hits such as Rocky Mountain High, Leaving on a Jet Plane, Annie’s Song, Take Me Home: Country Roads, Sunshine on My Shoulders and Calypso.